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May 20, 2024
12 recorded votes, 12 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Mary Hartman, Mark Howell, Terri Ackerman, Cameron McKennitt, Wendy Rovelli
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the Consent Agenda
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to approve the Consent Agenda
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to approve the Consent Agenda.”
Appoint Joe Palumbo of 90 Blackhorse Place to the Concord 2025 Executive Committee for a term to expire December 31, 2026; to appoint Pat Nelson of 52 Cottage Lane to the Planning Board for a term...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to appoint Joe Palumbo of 90 Blackhorse Place to the Concord 2025 Executive Committee for a term to expire December 31, 2026; to appoint Pat Nelson of 52 Cottage Lane to the Planning Board for a term to expire May 31, 2029; to appoint Linda Escobedo of 1783 Wedgewood Common to the Concord Municipal Affordable Housing Trust for a term to expire May 31, 2026; to appoint Mary Hartman to the Concord Municipal Affordable Housing Trust as the Select Board Member for a term to expire May 31, 2025; to appoint Terri Ackerman to the Concord 2025 Executive Committee as the Select Board Member for a term to expire May 31, 2025; to reappoint Andrea Foncerrada of 41 Commonwealth Avenue to the DEI Commission for a term to expire May 31, 2027; to reappoint Jimi Two Feathers of 303 Commonwealth Avenue to the DEI Commission for a term to expire May 31, 2027; to reappoint Eric Macy of 1228 Lowell
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to appoint Joe Palumbo of 90 Blackhorse Place to the Concord 2025 Executive Committee for a term to expire December 31, 2026; to appoint Pat Nelson of 52 Cottage Lane to the Planning Board for a term to expire May 31, 2029; to appoint Linda Escobedo of 1783 Wedgewood Common to the Concord Municipal Affordable Housing Trust for a term to expire May 31, 2026; to appoint Mary Hartman to the Concord Municipal Affordable Housing Trust as the Select Board Member for a term to expire May 31, 2025; to appoint Terri Ackerman to the Concord 2025 Executive Committee as the Select Board Member for a term to expire May 31, 2025; to reappoint Andrea Foncerrada of 41 Commonwealth Avenue to the DEI Commission for a term to expire May 31, 2027; to reappoint Jimi Two Feathers of 303 Commonwealth Avenue to the DEI Commission for a term to expire May 31, 2027; to reappoint Eric Macy of 1228 Lowell.”
Set the date of the Special Town Election for June 25, 2024 for the purpose of approving the adoption of a permanent Senior Means Tested Property Tax Exemption in the Town of Concord by including...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to set the date of the Special Town Election for June 25, 2024 for the purpose of approving the adoption of a permanent Senior Means Tested Property Tax Exemption in the Town of Concord by including the language on the ballot as included in the Select Board meeting packet.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to set the date of the Special Town Election for June 25, 2024 for the purpose of approving the adoption of a permanent Senior Means Tested Property Tax Exemption in the Town of Concord by including the language on the ballot as included in the Select Board meeting packet..”
The polling place for precincts 4 and 5 be changed to the National Guard Armory located at 91 Everett Street for this election only
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: that the polling place for precincts 4 and 5 be changed to the National Guard Armory located at 91 Everett Street for this election only.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: that the polling place for precincts 4 and 5 be changed to the National Guard Armory located at 91 Everett Street for this election only..”
Approve the three proposed non-binding advisory questions from the Town Meeting Study Committee on the Special Town Election Ballot for the election taking place on June 25, 2024 as included in...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to approve the three proposed non-binding advisory questions from the Town Meeting Study Committee on the Special Town Election Ballot for the election taking place on June 25, 2024 as included in the Select Board meeting packet.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to approve the three proposed non-binding advisory questions from the Town Meeting Study Committee on the Special Town Election Ballot for the election taking place on June 25, 2024 as included in the Select Board meeting packet..”
Approve the following proposed non-binding advisory question on the Special Town Election Ballot for the election taking place on June 25, 2024 - Would you be in favor of asking the School...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was voted: to approve the following proposed non-binding advisory question on the Special Town Election Ballot for the election taking place on June 25, 2024 - Would you be in favor of asking the School Committee to reconsider the name the publicly financed and owned property currently being built at 923 Old Marlboro Road in Concord, MA as Ellen Garrison Middle School? The vote passed 4-0-1, with Mr. McKennitt abstaining.
Yes: Ackerman, Hartman, Howell, RovelliAbstained: McKennittThe minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was voted: to approve the following proposed non-binding advisory question on the Special Town Election Ballot for the election taking place on June 25, 2024 - Would you be in favor of asking the School Committee to reconsider the name the publicly financed and owned property currently being built at 923 Old Marlboro Road in Concord, MA as Ellen Garrison Middle School? The vote passed 4-0-1, with Mr. McKennitt abstaining..”
Approve the proposed plans for the trail rehabilitation at the Minute Man National Historic Park North bridge Trail as included in the Select Board meeting packet
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to approve the proposed plans for the trail rehabilitation at the Minute Man National Historic Park North bridge Trail as included in the Select Board meeting packet.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to approve the proposed plans for the trail rehabilitation at the Minute Man National Historic Park North bridge Trail as included in the Select Board meeting packet..”
Accept the Final Report of the Solar Implementation Task Force and to disband the Solar Implementation Task Force due to the conclusion of work as outlined in their charge
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to accept the Final Report of the Solar Implementation Task Force and to disband the Solar Implementation Task Force due to the conclusion of work as outlined in their charge.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to accept the Final Report of the Solar Implementation Task Force and to disband the Solar Implementation Task Force due to the conclusion of work as outlined in their charge..”
Approve the amended MCI Concord Advisory Board Charge as included in the Select Board meeting packet and to nominate the following candidates to the MCI Concord Advisory Board for a term to expire...
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to approve the amended MCI Concord Advisory Board Charge as included in the Select Board meeting packet and to nominate the following candidates to the MCI Concord Advisory Board for a term to expire December 31, 2025, with the option of reappointment at the discretion of the Select Board: i.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to approve the amended MCI Concord Advisory Board Charge as included in the Select Board meeting packet and to nominate the following candidates to the MCI Concord Advisory Board for a term to expire December 31, 2025, with the option of reappointment at the discretion of the Select Board: i..”
The Select Board sign on to the Conservation Law Foundation's Comment Letter regarding Hanscom North Airfield Proposed Expansion as individual Select Board members
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to that the Select Board sign on to the Conservation Law Foundation's Comment Letter regarding Hanscom North Airfield Proposed Expansion as individual Select Board members.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to that the Select Board sign on to the Conservation Law Foundation's Comment Letter regarding Hanscom North Airfield Proposed Expansion as individual Select Board members..”
Approve the Select Board Correspondence Policy as amended in the Select Board meeting packet and as discussed during the meeting
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to approve the Select Board Correspondence Policy as amended in the Select Board meeting packet and as discussed during the meeting.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to approve the Select Board Correspondence Policy as amended in the Select Board meeting packet and as discussed during the meeting..”
Adjourn
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to adjourn the meeting at 8:22 PM.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY voted: to adjourn the meeting at 8:22 PM..”
From the Concord Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center (Select Board). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos (the town’s website has no Select Board photos): The Concord Bridge — Wendy Rovelli and Cameron McKennitt (Celeste Katz Marston, April 2024), Paul Boehm and Mary Hartman (January 2025), Dean Banfield (courtesy photo, March 2026). Cropped by MassVoter. Former members show initials.
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